Announcements, Friday, May 2, 2014

We Are Up in the Rankings - Columbus High is now #4 in the state and #125 in the Nation in US News & World Report's assessment of secondary education. Both are improvements from last year’s #5 and #202 rankings.

Air Show Volunteers - Girls INC is looking for 15-20 volunteers on Monday, May 5th and Friday, May 9th, from 3:30 - 6:30.That would earn you 6 of the 9 hours you need.The remaining three could be done at the soccer complex.Sign up on Coach Perry's door now for this opportunity (room 310).

Seniors who are members of NEHS - If you are in good standing, you may come by room 321 during 3rd block or after school the week of May 19th to pick up your NEHS cord to wear at graduation.

As discussed at the meeting in April, if a senior needs to make up missed meetings and a service hour then the student must bring 4 books for each requirement NOT met. All this must be completed prior to Monday, May 19th.

Track & Field Advance to State - The following Blue Devils will be competing for the state championship in their events! Girls compete this week in Albany and boys compete next week in Jefferson. Please congratulate them and wish them luck!

Brittany Floyd: Long Jump (Friday)

Bo Bridges: 3200 (Next Friday)

Achievers International - Achievers International will be having a Fair Trade event in the cafeteria during all lunch periods again tomorrow May 2nd. There will be drawings for prizes. You must be there to be placed in the drawings. Come learn about Fair Trade and win yummy Fair Trade products!

Science Club - This group has a meeting in room 124 after school on Wednesday, May 7th.

JCL - This group has a meeting in portable 1Aafter school on Wednesday, May 7th.

Student Council -This group has a meeting in room 206 at 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday, May 7th.

Excellent Summer Opportunity - South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has an exciting summer camp program for ambitious students entering grades 9-12 interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. There are programs available in the following fields: Geology, Fossils, Mining and Explosive Engineering, electronics and computers, Metallurgy, Chemical and Biological Engineering, and Robotics.

Each camp is a week-long program on the School of Mines campus. Students will live in the dorms and get in-depth, hands-on experience working with SDSMT professors. The curricula are fun and engaging, but also challenging enough to provide students with a great pre-college experience.

Visit www.sdsmt.edu/learn for more information on tuition and registration . Additionally, academic and financial-need scholarships are available.

Students planning to attend CSU after graduation- This summer CSU will introduce their Rapid Start Summer Freshman Learning Communities. Classes will complete in 7 weeks instead of the traditional 15! No Friday classes! Introductory courses in business, communication, English, math and music will be available. Students planning to attend CSU after graduation should definitely explore this as an option to the start of your college experience! Call 706-507-8883 or go to ColumbusState.edu/Summer for more information. Deadline: May 30.

Summer Jobs - McDonalds at Bradley Park is currently in the process of rebuilding facilities. The management for that business is currently hiring for the summer and beyond (part time opportunities). There are scholarships that are available for employees, as well. Students (especially seniors seeking summer employment) may want to check out this out – especially those planning on attending CSU!

Waddell Elementary Reunion Cookout - Waddell Elementary School is planning a reunion cookout for graduating seniors who attended Waddell. The cookout will be Thursday, May 13 at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria at Waddell. Those with questions may contact personnel at 706-569-3722.

Girls INC. Scholarship - Girls, Inc. has made a scholarship application available to girls who are currently members OR who are past members of Girls, Inc. in Columbus. Applications are on file in the Senior Box in the Guidance Office! Deadline is May 30!

Spring Academy Day- What?An event held to familiarize students/parents with the process of applying for any U.S. military academyWhen? Saturday, May 17, 2014 - 10:00 until 11:30 a.m.

Why? The process of applying for admission to a military academy is very different from simply applying to college. One should not wait until the Senior year in high school to do begin the process!Additional information: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN ATTENDING MUST MAKE A RESERVATION BY REGISTERING ONLINE AT http://isakson.senate.gov by Friday, May 2nd at 5:00 p.m. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE!

Scholarships for Seniors - Seniors should check the Senior Box in the Guidance Office for new scholarship opportunities! The spring is the season for many local organizations to make scholarships available to students our area. Local competition means better odds for achieving scholarships!

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Recurring Announcements

Yearbook Prices - The offer for personalization on the yearbook cover is over, and the price of the book is now $65.

Juniors - Stop by the Guidance and Counseling Office to peruse the Junior Resource Box which is full of brochures and flyers from various colleges for you to take. Upcoming college fairs are posted on the CHS Website for Junior Students and Parents: